Introduction of roads, a new gathering system, and various item cost and behavior adjustments, requiring a full wipe of saves and blueprints.
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▲Buffs4
- MeleeSprinting:Using a melee weapon now automatically stops sprinting for a short time, making combat more fluid and user-friendly.manual stop→automatic stop
- Canned FoodEating canned food now provides an empty can, which can be recycled.nothing→empty can
- Empty CanEmpty cans can now be smelted in campfires to produce metal fragments.→metal fragments
- Sleeping BagThe cost of the Sleeping Bag has been reduced from 50 cloth to 30 cloth.50→30 cloth
▼Nerfs1
- LanternLanterns now consume fuel, adding a resource cost to maintaining light.→Added
✚Bug fixes1
- Anti-CheatInvestigating an issue where Windows 10 is incorrectly flagged as a cheat by EAC.
◆Other changes7
- MapAdded roads that connect landmarks and radial towns to improve navigation across procedurally generated maps.→Added
- Gathering
- Gathering now dispenses only one type of resource per hit instead of a mix, reducing resource spam while maintaining the same harvest time.mixed types→single type
- Item condition loss and resource yield are now defined explicitly per weapon, allowing for more granular balance of tools.global→per-weapon
- Stone SpearThe crafting recipe for the Stone Spear now requires a Wooden Spear and stone.various→wooden spear + stone
- Anti-CheatEasy Anti-Cheat (EAC) enabled file hashing, preventing cheats that rely on editing game resource files.→Enabled
- General
- The upcoming update requires a total wipe of all player saves and blueprints.kept→Wiped
- Replaced Google Analytics with Unity Analytics to track player counts, memory usage, and framerates.Google Analytics→Unity Analytics
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Patch history
- PREMIUM SERVERSMar 13, 2025 · 16mo
Introduction of Premium Servers, requiring a minimum Steam inventory value of $15 to access as a measure to deter cheat users.
+1→ - 11 YEARS STRONGJan 2, 2025 · 18mo
A celebratory anniversary blog post recapping 2024 achievements and teasing the upcoming 'Primitive' update for February 2025.
+5→ - Excavator UpdateAug 1, 2019 · 84mo
Introduction of the Excavator monument alongside various map adjustments, server optimizations, and numerous bug fixes.
+5−1→ - July UpdateJul 4, 2019 · 85mo
July Update introduces horse breeds, hitching posts, streamer mode, and extensive client/server performance optimizations.
+4→ - Chippy ArcadeJun 21, 2019 · 86mo
Introduces the Chippy Arcade machine for Chippy players and implements several physics, AI, and network optimizations.
+6→ - Giddy Up!Jun 6, 2019 · 86mo
Introduction of horseback riding, significant engine upgrades to Unity 2019, various performance optimizations, and general balance adjustments to research and loot.
+5−2→ - The Smol UpdateMay 2, 2019 · 87mo
A smaller update focusing on memory optimizations, map improvements, weapon tuning, and various exploit fixes.
+10→ - Happy EasterApr 19, 2019 · 88mo
Introduction of a limited-time Easter egg hunt event featuring collectible eggs, tiered rewards, and specialized gear.
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Recently Updated
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0.5.2 Patch Notes
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Hell Maiden EA 1.0 - Hot Fix Patch 4 (v.0.2.34)
A hotfix patch focusing on critical bug fixes for cutscenes, game-breaking progression blocks, and performance optimization for videos.
Wingspan Patch - July 21
A maintenance update focusing on bug fixes for bird powers, bonus card interactions, Automarazzi mode, and UI stability.
Patch 0.3.9
Patch 0.3.9 focuses on critical progression bug fixes, save file stability, and general quality-of-life improvements based on community feedback.
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